Bucktown-Wicker Park, IL|News|
St. Patrick's Day Specials 2013: 'We Have a Leprechaun Coming'
Looking to hit the town this weekend for St. Patrick's Day 2013? Check out a few local specials in Bucktown and Wicker Park.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
- Lakeview, IL
I grew up in West De Pere, Wisconsin, a suburb just outside of Green Bay. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for journalism, I dived into various media outlets through internships at print newspapers, Milwaukee Public Radio and WISN-TV. I later freelanced for Patch in Milwaukee while working part time at the TV station post-internship. After graduating, I landed a full-time job with Patch as an editor outside of Milwaukee, and when the company announced new opportunities in Chicago, I jumped on the chance to live in Lake View. It finally feels good to call my favorite community in the world home!
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Lakeview|News|
New Wrigleyville Tavern, Restaurant Doing $120K Build-out
Ranch-themed restaurant Bullpen will soon begin construction beneath the CTA Red Line tracks.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Historic Japanese Marketplace Closes on Belmont (PHOTOS)
The 65-year-old business J. Toguri with roots back to World War II is vacating its large storefront near the corner of Clark Street and Belmont Avenue.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lincoln Square, IL|News|
School’s Largest Fundraiser Scheduled for Saturday
The annual Spring Forward fundraiser has raised nearly $130,000 in just five years and helps the school pay for things not in the budget.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Southport Starbucks to Start Construction, Permit Issued
The new Starbucks will undergo an almost $50,000 renovation on Southport to transform the three storefronts into one large space.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lincoln Park, IL|News|
Officials Bringing in the Big Guns to Fix Clark Street
Chicago-based urban design experts are starting a massive study on how make the stretch of Clark Street north of Diversey Parkway significantly more vibrant.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
School’s Largest Fundraiser Scheduled for Saturday
The annual Spring Forward fundraiser has raised nearly $130,000 in just five years and helps the school pay for things not in the budget.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Thursday Opening Planned for New Street Bites Restaurant
Beckett’s Public House is completely transformed into The Dog’s Bollox, a new “global street snacks” restaurant at the corner of Lincoln, Ashland and Belmont avenues.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
Headliners Announced for Roscoe Village Burger Fest
The annual street festival at Belmont and Damen is featuring new stage performances and even more burger joints putting their flavor into the mix.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Officials Bringing in the Big Guns to Fix Clark Street
Chicago-based urban design experts are starting a massive study on how make the stretch of Clark Street north of Diversey Parkway significantly more vibrant.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Crime Map: Boystown Assault, Sex Crime in Park
Two armed robberies join this week's worth of police incidents. Did anything happen near your house? Check the crime map.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lincoln Park, IL|News|
Nearby SausageFest Returns, Becomes Meatier
The annual event in nearby Wrigleyville has plans to add a car show and family festival to its already bustling sausage scene.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Bucktown-Wicker Park, IL|News|
Crime Map: Child Porn, Gas Station Assault
Cocaine possession and 10 burglaries join this week's worth of police incidents. Did anything happen near your house? Check the crime map.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
Home in Wealthiest Block to be Auctioned from $175K
A foreclosed home in what has been found to be the riches block on the North Side could be sold for cheap, and its in Roscoe Village.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Bucktown-Wicker Park, IL|News|
North Side Gallery Curates Art for 'Chicago Fire'
The Leigh Gallery on North Halsted is dishing up art for the stars, with her main client these days being the crew at Chicago Fire.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
Lake View Gallery Curates Art for 'Chicago Fire'
The Leigh Gallery on North Halsted is dishing up art for the stars, with her main client these days being the crew at Chicago Fire.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
SausageFest Returning to Lake View, gets Meatier
The annual event in Wrigleyville has plans to add a car show and family festival to its already bustling sausage scene.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
When is Daylight Saving Time 2013?
Get ready to move your clocks forward. Find out when to make the switch—and why we do it.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
North Center-Roscoe Village, IL|News|
Calling All Gardeners: Annual Garden Walk Already Revving Up
The annual summertime event is already being planned, with organizers searching for local green thumbs to feature.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
Lakeview|News|
New Plan Aims to Spruce Up Lincoln Avenue
The business corridor will soon get extra-special attention by area officials in hopes of breathing life back into the street.
Andy Ambrosius, Patch Staff
